1. Place the canopy upright in the center of the desired set-up location2. Remove the protective bag.3. Gently pull the outer frame legs apart with the assistance of a second person.4. Grasp the bottom of the diamond (shown) on opposite sides. Lift up and step backwards until the canopy is fully opened.5. Lock the top bracket sliders into place at each corner by holding the frame and pushing up on the slider until it clicks into place until it locks6. Lift two adjacent outer legs until snap locks.7. Attach U-clips to the frame on each side of the canopy to secure top.8. Raise last two legs. Raise or level the shelter by using the snap ring and adjustment holes at the mid position of each leg